FAMAS | ZX Spectron

Origin Story

The FAMAS | ZX Spectron, released on September 22, 2021, as part of The Operation Riptide Collection, draws inspiration from vintage gaming PCs. Its design features a matte black base adorned with bright, multicolored geometric accents, giving it a distinct retro-tech appearance. The in-game description notes this custom paint job uses old gaming PCs as inspiration, with its black base finished with multicolored accents. The skin is generally regarded by the community as a mid to high tier tech-inspired design.

Drop Chance

FAMAS | ZX Spectron is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Operation Riptide Case: approximately 3.20% per opening (roughly 1 in 31). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 5 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.32% from the Operation Riptide Case (about 1 in 313). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($64.97): The matte black base is pristine, showcasing sharp and vibrant multicolored geometric accents without any visible wear.
• Minimal Wear ($9.77): Minor micro-scratches may appear on the edges of the stock or handguard, but the overall design and bright accents remain largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($4.57): Visible chipping and slight fading begin to show on exposed edges and high-contact areas, causing the multicolored lines to appear somewhat broken.
• Well-Worn ($3.68): Noticeable paint loss occurs on the edges and corners, with the black base and accents showing significant dulling and wear, making the tech pattern look scuffed.
• Battle-Scarred ($3.50): Extensive wear covers the skin, with heavy chipping and large areas of paint loss revealing the underlying material, and the multicolored pattern appears fragmented and faded.

Model

ZX Spectron uses the current FAMAS model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021.

How to Obtain

The FAMAS | ZX Spectron is obtained from The Operation Riptide Collection. Although Operation Riptide missions have concluded, new supply continues to enter the game from existing unopened collection packages. Players can also acquire this Restricted rifle through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Operation Riptide Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening platforms.

Price Range

FAMAS | ZX Spectron ranges from $3.50 (Battle-Scarred) to $64.97 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $4.57. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $3.50. The 90-day median is $5.26. The all-time median is $1.26. Volume averages 4 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: This custom paint job uses gaming PCs of old as inspiration. Its black base has been finished with multicolored accents. The design features a matte black body accented by bright neon-style geometric shapes in cyan, magenta, and yellow. In first-person view, the black receiver, handguard, and the bold multicolored striping along the top and side panels are most visible. The aesthetic references retro gaming PCs and retro-futuristic hardware.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.67 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

The FAMAS | ZX Spectron's black base and neon accents pair well with stickers in cyan, teal, magenta, pink, and yellow, or white and light gray for contrast. Retro-tech, cyber, or glitch-themed stickers also complement its old gaming PC aesthetic. No specific famous crafts are widely documented for this skin.